Increasingly, American school systems are recognizing the value of school-based mentoring:
- as a tool for strengthening community investment in our schools,
- as a means for drop-out prevention,
- and as a way to help young people build relationships with a caring adult.
School-based mentoring typically requires a commitment of one school year.
Download Making a Difference in Schools, an impact study on school-based mentoring.
Every Indiana school can achieve better outcomes by advancing mentoring for their students:
- By becoming a mentoring advocate
- By opening your doors to school-connected mentoring
- By filling the gap with school-based mentoring
Indiana Schools + Youth Mentoring= Greater Student Achievement and Advancement
Why Mentoring in Your School?
Student Benefits
- Improved confidence, attitudes and commitment towards school, improved skill levels, grades and overall academic achievement, reduction of truancy and delinquent or criminal involvement
- Reduction in negative health and social outcomes such pregnancy and use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs
Staff Benefits
- Additional layer of support and individual attention for students that goes beyond what the teacher is able to provide within classroom, group-based setting
- Stronger connection between a student and the larger world beyond school and neighborhood
School/ Community Partnership Benefits
- Strengthened academic, life achievement and workforce development of local youth
- Greater community investment in the local schools and youth-serving organizations
- Greater community understanding of how to help improve the lives of your target students